a grain of truth (a very small amount of truth) There is not a grain of truth in what he said. Don’t believe everything you hear; there isn’t a grain of truth in those rumors. envocabulary.com
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full of beans informal (full of energy, lively) After a good night’s sleep in a hotel, I was feeling very full of beans. He was young and full of beans. Tim was ill last night, but now he is full of beans. envocabulary.com
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as scarce as hen’s teeth (extremely rare or impossible to find) On this cold, snowy night, taxis are as scarce as hen’s teeth. During the Olympic Games, accommodation was as scarce as hen’s teeth. envocabulary.com
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rare bird (a rare or unique person or thing) Her kindness and beauty made her a rare bird. He is that rare bird who can stay underwater for a very long time. envocabulary.com
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forbear vs. forebear forbear formal (stop yourself doing something) It is very difficult for me to forbear from expressing my opinion. Jane’s doctor advised her to forbear from alcohol and cigarettes. forebear (ancestor, forefather) My forebear came to the USA 200 years ago. He could trace his forebears …
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